News - Community-Engaged Learning

Community-Engaged Learning: Earning Academic Credit for Field Work

Every year, dozens of Vassar students earn academic credit by venturing off-campus and working in public schools, businesses, community centers, hospitals, nonprofits, and government offices.

Announcement Posted 1/15/2018 Read article

A Summer of Learning and Doing: Community Fellows at Local Non-Profits

Now in its 20th year, Vassar’s Community Fellows program places students in Poughkeepsie not-for-profit agencies for a summer of hands-on learning and community engagement.

Feature Article Posted 8/22/2017 Read article

Community Fellows Roll up Their Sleeves

Now in its 19th year, the Community Fellows program matches the interests of a select group of Vassar students with the needs of local nonprofit agencies to fill vital needs during the summer months. Meet three of this summer’s Community Fellows.

Feature Article Posted 7/12/2016